Latest from Hawke's Bay

Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert

Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.

Acid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killed

Galvanising Hawke's Bay said the assessment of aquatic life harm was "rubbish".

Doris Disaster: Napier 91yo calls for Perfume Point memorial

Ten men died when their launch Doris collided with a barge on the way into Napier harbour.

Weekend calm forecast after Thursday night's thunderstorm

Weekend weather set to be much less "active".

'We don't want to be culturally insensitive': Pounamu pulled from auction

Councillor says selling of pounamu, in a Māori world view, is akin to "selling your soul".

Woman tested negative, left MIQ - told to self-isolate

Returnee says she was called "irresponsible", and told to get another Covid test.

Injuries follow Hastings crash and gang disorder

A witness said police stopped traffic for about 10 minutes.

Bar owner wants gang patches banned after drive-by shooting

Police are investigating after shots were fired from a vehicle at The Thirsty Whale bar.

'Keeping an open mind': Māori ward question goes back to ratepayers

It's a decision that has again left Māori council representatives asking for leadership.

How to inspire kids into the Air Force - bring a plane to school

RNZAF medic Claudia Karlsson returned to Hawke's Bay for the 'School to Skies' programme.

'Yemen is in downright turmoil': Hawke's Bay youth to lead peace walk

According to Unicef the Yemen crisis is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world.

'Really daunting': No letting up as Hawke's Bay house prices soar

In Hastings in the first month of this year there were just 71 houses on the market.

Local Focus: Deco weekend dances on despite cancellation

Deco festival continues thanks to independent events. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Devan Flanders set to star in Super Rugby

It's not the Brad Pitt look he wanted, but Magpie hopes his surgery will help on-field.

'On edge': The Napier man, the giant landslip, and a culvert claim

Council rejects claims potential flood fix it initially agreed to would have stopped slip.

Independent events ready to put on a show in Napier

There's plenty to do in Hawke's Bay this weekend, even if it's not officially deco.